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This 1968 Volkswagen Beetle convertible spent 20 years with the husband of its current owner. The car has been repainted in plum with a tan top and interior, and is powered by a replacement 1,600cc dual-port engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. It spent the past several years stored in a carport after the owner’s passing, and the seller describes it as a running and driving project in need of exhaust and carburetor work, a transmission mount, a new convertible top, and rust remediation. This Beetle is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner’s widow with a clean Kansas title.

The car was repainted at an undetermined time in its current plum color, and shows dents and scratches which can be seen in greater detail in the gallery below. Chromed steel wheels wear a full set of matching hubcaps and BFGoodrich touring tires.

The cloth soft top houses a glass rear window and is in need of replacement according to the seller, who also notes issues with the bows in its support structure.

The interior features a custom wood dash and center console treatment, small aftermarket steering wheel, and 1990s-era cassette player. Factory dash inserts are also included in the sale. The single stock instrument houses a 5-digit odometer showing just under 40k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 1,600cc dual-port four is a replacement according to the seller, who notes that it does not idle when warm and also shudders when under way. The car reportedly needs exhaust and carburetor work at a minimum, and the front transmission mount needs to be replaced.

Rust-through is noted on the outer frame rails. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the gallery.

The sale includes 20 years of miscellaneous invoices and receipts as well as a jack, spare keys, and several boxes of parts.